Murkomen, Police Issue Statement Over Killing Of 20 Kenyan Fishermen By Militia
The attack is suspected to have occurred on the evening of Saturday, February 22, near River Omo.

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced that security at the Kenya-Ethiopia border has been heightened following a deadly attack that claimed the lives of at least 20 Kenyan fishermen.
"The Government has deployed additional security along the Kenya-Ethiopia border following last evening's incident involving Kenyan citizens and Dassanech community members of Ethiopia in Lopeimukat area," Murkomen stated.
Police officers patrolling at Kasiela area in Mochongoi, Baringo south on March 8, 2022. /STANDARD DIGITAL
"The Inspector General of Police has been leading efforts to contain the situation and calm has returned to the area. We're also engaging the Government of Ethiopia in a bid to broker peace between the two communities. We will do everything possible to keep our people safe at all times."
The National Police Service (NPS) also addressed the matter, stating that a security team in Turkana was deployed to understand the full extent of the attack before taking any action.
NPS cautioned local communities in Turkana against carrying out retaliatory attacks, stating that they were working with Ethiopian authorities to verify the reports.
"Earlier today, the National Police Service received information regarding an alleged attack between Turkana and Dasanach fishermen in Lopemukat common waters. The Turkana security team, in collaboration with Ethiopian authorities, is on the ground to verify the reports and take necessary action in accordance with the law," the statement read.
The NPS added, “The National Police Service urges the affected communities to remain calm and refrain from any actions that may escalate the situation,” as it emphasized the importance of law and order.
The attack is suspected to have occurred on the evening of Saturday, February 22, near River Omo. Reports indicate that five boats were ambushed, resulting in the deaths of all those on board.
Sources familiar with security matters have attributed the attack to heavily armed Ethiopian Dassanech militia.